Top Cotswolds Private and Luxury

✤ Fully Private: Just your group (up to 3 adults + 3 children under 12) in a Mercedes-Benz. ✤ Exceptional Value: A modest upgrade for a fully private, comfortable experience ✤ No Tour Buses: Skip the crowds and explore at your own pace. ✤ Local Know How: We use back lanes to avoid heavy tourist traffic. ✤ Flexible Itinerary: Your day, tailored around what you want to see. ✤ Authentic Stops: Optional visits to farm shops for local cheeses, delis & fresh scones. ✤ Door-to-Door Ease: Complimentary pickup within the Cotswolds. ✤ Better Views: Elevated seating for scenic countryside views.

Experience England’s Cotswolds on a private tour that whisks you around its highlights so you don’t have to worry about itineraries or transport. Avoid the inconveniences of a DIY or large-group trip, and relax on a chauffeur-driven tour of the must-see towns and villages. See the riverbank houses of Bourton-on-the-Water, and admire honey-stoned Broadway and other gems; all with a driver-guide for personalized service plus flexible pickup and drop-off options.

See more of the picturesque Cotswolds than you could on your own on this full-day trip from Moreton-in-Marsh or Stratford-upon-Avon. Showcasing the region's must-see villages that can be tricky to find on your own, this excursion visits Bourton-on-the-Water, Chipping Camden, and lesser-known sights that many Cotswolds tourists miss. You have ample free time to explore, along with commentary and tips for places to eat or see through the day.

With narrow, often busy country lanes, complex geography, and limited parking, the Cotswolds can be challenging to explore independently. Leave route planning, navigating, and parking to your personal driver-guide on this flexible private tour that hits all the highlights direct from your door. Upgrade to add a professional photographer who can capture your group amid the beauty and create memories that can last a lifetime.

Feast your eyes and fill your camera roll with postcard-perfect English countryside on this private tour of the Cotswolds’ most adorable villages. There’s no need to stress about left-side driving or worry about parking, which can be challenging, especially in high season. Simply meet your private driver/guide at the pickup point of your choice and soak up delights such as Bourton on the Water, Chipping Campden and Stow-on-the-Wold.

Explore one of England’s most stunning districts during this private full-day cycling tour in the Cotswolds. Ride through the cottages and tucked-away farms and hamlets of Swinbrook and Burford. Learn about the region’s Roman history and see the ruins of a medieval manor house. Bike rentals and helmets are included; upgrade to include electric bicycles at an additional charge.

Combine comedy with crime on a walking tour of Gloucester with a difference. You’ll delve deeper into the history of the city than you would if you just read the guidebook alone, as you listen to stories that combine humor with hauntings. The route changes according to the date you book, and you can upgrade to make this a private tour.

Bibury’s story goes back over a millennium, from Saxon gift to anime stardom, yet it remains the quintessential English village. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll uncover how time and generations of Biburians have shaped one of the Cotswolds’ most photographed destinations, and how some are said to still haunt the village. The tour starts at Bibury Trout Farm, where natural springs have sustained life since Roman times. You’ll wind through the neighbouring settlements of Bibury and Arlington to explore the history and legends of this charming village. We’ll meet famous visitors and residents, explore the buildings, stories, and scandals, and hear how Biburians have lived, worked, and played over the centuries. Along the way, from Roman factory to Georgian grandeur, you’ll see how each building tells part of an ongoing story, helping you understand why this village continues to capture imaginations while maintaining its authentic character as a living community.

Private tours beneift from a more individual approach to touring. Access to your tour guide for the entire day. A fekxible schedule that can be change on the day should you wish. A hands on and personal approach to touring. Visit Clarkson Farm & The Cotswolds, all in a single day. The complete day taken care of, picked up and dropped off at your hotel. Learn and enjoy the history of these two fascinating destinations.

Discover Gloucester’s remarkable past on this self-guided walking tour, tracing the city’s journey from Roman origins to medieval triumphs and beyond. Begin at the Cross, the heart of Roman Gloucester, and explore key landmarks like the Crypt School, Blackfriars Priory, and the Cathedral Quarter. Along the way, hear stories of Viking raids, civil war sieges, and Gloucester’s role in shaping British history. You’ll walk in the footsteps of literary legends and historical figures like Dick Whittington and Aethelflaed. This 120-minute tour offers a deep dive into Gloucester’s resilience, religious upheaval, and the iconic locations that make the city a living testament to over 2,000 years of history.

Nowhere else is prettier, experience this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a local. Savour a local pub lunch and uncover centuries of captivating stories about warring monarchs, aristocrats, and celebrities with a historian.

This activity is aimed at anyone who loves being outdoors and to see nature but in addition, Woodstock is a lovely historic town which is a real pleasure to walk around or cycle around to admire its great buildings. The tour of course will also include views towards Blenheim palace, which is one of Britain's most famous palaces and where Winston Churchill was born. Note- we cannot guide you inside Blenheim palace but if you wish to book self guided entry tickets to visit inside the palace, I can assist you with that. We use high end Bosch motor electric bicycles which means that participants must legally be aged 14 to ride them. This tour activity is available for private groups of 1-6 persons and at least 1 day advance notice is usually required. The seasonal dates which we operate, will vary from year to year, based on weather but generally we offer this activity from late April until October. If you don't see availability for your preferred date, just contact us anyway.

Discover the historic university city of Oxford and the breathtaking villages of the Cotswolds on this full-day private tour from Bath. Travel in comfort with hotel pickup and your own expert guide for the entire day. Avoid crowded coach tours and explore at your own pace with a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests. Walk through 900 years of academic history at the world-famous University of Oxford. Visit iconic colleges, medieval streets, and filming locations from Harry Potter. Then journey into the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, known for honey-colored stone cottages, charming market towns, and traditional English pubs. This private experience combines culture, history, countryside beauty, and authentic local storytelling, all in one unforgettable day. ✔ 100% Private tour ✔ Flexible schedule ✔ Hotel pickup & drop-off ✔ Traditional pub lunch stop ✔ Personal expert guide Experience two of England’s most beautiful destinations in one seamless day.

Behind Bibury’s picturesque stone cottages are hidden histories and fascinating tales waiting to be told. On this self-guided audio tour through the village’s ancient streets, you’ll find traces of the Celtic tribes, Roman settlers, medieval weavers, and even Japanese royalty who have left their mark. Starting and ending in the car park near Bibury Trout Farm, you’ll make your way through the village. You’ll wander past iconic landmarks like Arlington Row – the weavers’ cottages from the 1300s that Henry Ford tried (and failed) to relocate to America. You’ll see St Mary’s Church with its Norman architecture and mysterious sundials, and learn why Emperor Hirohito called his visit to this village “one of the happiest periods” of his life. Along the way, you’ll hear stories passed down through generations.

Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Tewkesbury. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll Gallivant with tour producer Owen Bowles through the tiny Tudor town that was once home to 101 pubs. On this tour, I’ll tell you how the industrial revolution by-passed the town, leaving us with over 350 listed buildings of special architectural and historical interest today, many of them timber-framed Tudor houses. You’ll learn why Tewkesbury once was home to 101 pubs. Hear the fate of the Lancastrian lords who claimed sanctuary in the abbey after the Battle of Tewkesbury and learn about the turbulent religious history of England and how it ties into this lovely little medieval town. You'll also discover where you can find the largest number of exquisitely decorated medieval tombs outside of London, and why Tewkesbury Abbey has been described as ‘the Westminster Abbey of the Feudal Baronage.' Also, find out how the town’s mustard balls became nationally famous!